Written by a representative of the Dunedin Flotilla USCG Auxiliary
The USCG Auxiliary announces monthly safe boating classes at the Dunedin Marina, Harbormasters Building, to help educate boaters of all ages on safe and responsible boating. A one-day Introduction to Basic Navigation course will teach compass use, plotting courses on a nautical chart, and more. The Boat America Safe Boating Course is a two-day course covering essential boating safety skills and Florida boating laws. Upon completion, participants receive a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Safe Boating ID card, good for a lifetime and valid in most states.
Who needs a Safe Boating ID card? People born after January 1, 1988, and operating a motorboat over 10hp are now required to have this certificate. It’s also a very good refresher course for the more experienced boater or anyone thinking about operating a boat. Many rental places now require a safe boating certificate as well…